Welcome to our new website

We’ve redesigned niagararegion.ca to make it easier to find what you need. We’re still putting on the finishing touches, so over the next few weeks you may notice:

  • Search is still learning. Some results may be incomplete or out of date. Try browsing by topic from the main menu.
  • Some links may not work. Old bookmarks and links may lead to pages that have moved.
  • Pages are still being updated. We’re reviewing content across the site and improving it as we go.

Projects and Priorities

Projects and Priorities

What Niagara Region is building, planning and working toward, from construction projects and long-term strategies to service reviews and government relations.

Advocacy and government relations

Growth-related priorities and advocacy efforts with provincial and federal governments

Construction projects

Overview and status of construction projects from roads and bridges to water and wastewater

Council priorities

How Niagara Region is delivering on Council's strategic priorities for 2023-2026

Niagara GO Train

How Niagara Region is bringing GO Train service closer to home — track progress on new and upgraded stations

Plans and strategies

How Niagara Region plans ahead — browse strategies shaping the future of our communities

Core services review

A comprehensive review and analysis of all Niagara Region's programs and services to measure effectiveness and efficiency

Governance changes in Niagara

Better Regional Governance Act

The Province is changing composition of Council and duties of the Regional Chair under the Better Regional Governance Act.

Learn about governance changes

Featured construction projects

Casablanca Boulevard

Casablanca Boulevard is being widened to support growth and provide access to the planned Grimsby GO Station.

Casablanca Boulevard project page -->

J.R. Stork Bridge Replacement

The aging J.R. Stork Bridge on Martindale Road is being replaced, with the roadway on either side rebuilt to match.

J.R. Stork Bridge project page -->

Ontario Street Improvement Study

Exploring options for traffic flow, safety and streetscape improvements along this key route into downtown St. Catharines.

Ontario Street project page -->

More information

Man sitting in the kitchen holding receipt feeling frustrated due to inflation and increase of food costs with shopping cart in front of him holding food

Food affordability

Learn about the cost of nutritious food in Niagara and how we're addressing household food insecurity.

A team of business people assembling a puzzle with the center being a health sign.

Health impact assessments

Assessing how projects and policies affect community health, so Niagara Region can plan better outcomes for everyone.

Person sitting over a house drawn with chalk on a road

Niagara Counts

How many people in Niagara are experiencing homelessness, and what their count tells us about who needs support.

Business people shaking hands with an overlay of icons highlighting business processes

Shared services

How Niagara Region is working with local municipalities to share services and deliver them more efficiently.